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Precision Machine Design: Alexander H. Slocum
Precision Machine Design: Alexander H. Slocum
Design
Alexander H. Slocum
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
1 Chapters 3 and 4 present sensors in alphabetical order, rather than based on operating principle (e.g., inductive),
because real-world engineers I queried liked the format belter. In the end, the information content is the same. I welcome
further comments from readers on this format.
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Contents
ChaDter 1
Intrbduction to Precision Machine Design.. ......................................................... 1
1.1 Introduction. ................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Fundamentals of Economic Analysis ................................................................................... 2
1.3 Project Management ........................................................................................................ 10
1.4 The Design of a Design Engineer ....................................................................................... 17
1.5 Design Case Study: A High Speed Machining Center.. ......................................................... .31
1.6 Design Case Study: A Coordinate Measuring Machine ........................................................ ..4 5
Chapter 2
Principles of Accuracy, Repeatability, and Resolution.. ................................. .58
2.1 Introduction. ................................................................................................................... 58
2.2 Formulating the System Error Budget ................................................................................ .61
2.3 Quasi-static Mechanical Errors ........................................................................................... 80
2.4 Errors Caused by Dynamic Forces ..................................................................................... .104
2.5 Design Case Study: Carriage Straightness Errors Caused by Leadscrew Misalignment ................ .107
Chapter 3
Analog Sensors ............................................................................................................ 114
3.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 114
3.2 Nonoptical Sensor Systems.. ............................................................................................ .120
Chapter 4
Optical Sensor Systems ............................................................................................. 158
4.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 158
4.2 Autocollimators .............................................................................................................. 158
4.3 Optical Encoders ............................................................................................................. 163
4.4 Fiber Optic Sensors .................................................................................................................................................................................
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4.5 Interferometric Sensors
4.6 Laser Triangulation Sensors .............................................................................................. 206
4.7 Photoelectric Transducers .................................................................................................. 207
4.8 Time of Flight Sensors .................................................................................................... 212
4.9 Vision Systems .............................................................................................................. 213
Chapter 5
Sensor Mounting and Calibration .......................................................................... .218
5.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 218
5.2 Sensor Location .............................................................................................................. 218
5.3 Sensor Alignment ........................................................................................................... 222
5.4 Sensor Mounting Structure Design ..................................................................................... 224
5.5 Sensor Mounting Environment. ......................................................................................... 227
5.6 Contact Between Curved Surfaces ....................................................................................... 228
5.7 Metrology Frames ........................................................................................................... 236
5.8 Sensor Calibration ........................................................................................................... 247
5.9 Effects of Sensor Output and Location Errors on Accuracy ..................................................... .250
5.10 Design Case Study: Design of a Laser Telemetric System.. ................................................. .253
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Chapter 6
Mapping Geometric and Thermal Errors in a Turning Center.. ..................... .268
6.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 268
6.2 Assembling the HTM Model of the SuperslantTM ................................................................. .274
6.3 Machine Tool Metrology .................................................................................................. 279
6.4 Calibration Measurement Results ....................................................................................... 286
6.5 Compensating for the Measured Errors ............................................................................... .296
6.6 Real-time Implementation of the Error Compensation System ................................................ .298
6.7 Summary and Conclusions ................................................................................................ 302
Chapter 7
System Design Considerations.. ............................................................................. .304
7.1 Introduction. ................................................................................................................... 304
7.2 Manufacturing Considerations ............................................................................................ 305
7.3 Materials ....................................................................................................................... 332
7.4 Structural Design ............................................................................................................ 340
7.5 Joint Design ................................................................................................................... 365
7.6 Support Systems ............................................................................................................. 393
7.7 Kinematic Coupling Design ............................................................................................. .401
7.8 Design Case Study: A Unique Machine for Grinding Large, Off-axis Optical Components .......... .4 12
Chapter 8
Bearings with Mechanical Contact between Elements ................ .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..421
8.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................... 421
8.2 Sliding Contact Bearings ................................................................................................ ..42 5
8.3 Rolling Element Bearings ................................................................................................. 444
8.4 Rolling Element Rotary Motion Bearings ............................................................................ 460
8.5 Rolling Element Linear Motion Bearings.. .......................................................................... .479
8.6 Flexural Bearings ........................................................................................................... .52 1
8.7 Design to Limit Thermal Effects on Bearing Performance ....................................................... 539
8.8 Case Study: Measurement of a Spindle’s Error Motions.. ..................................................... ..54 3
Chapter 9
Bearings without Mechanical Contact between Elements.. .............................. 551
9.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................... .551
9.2 Hydrostatic. Bearings ....................................................................................................... .55 1
9.3 Aerostatic Bearings .......................................................................................................... 580
9.4 Magnetic Bearings ........................................................................................................... 625
Chapter 10
Power Generation and Transmission ................. ............................................ ........640
10.1 Introduction ................................................................................................................. 640
10.2 Dynamic Matching of Components ................................................................................. 640
10.3 Linear and Rotary Electric Servomotors ............................................................................ 650
10.4 Limited Range of Motion Electromagnetic Actuators .......................................................... 663
10.5 Piezoelectric Actuators .................................................................................................. 666
10.6 Fluid Power Systems ...................................................... ..‘............................................ 674
10.7 Rotary Power Transmission Elements.. ............................................................................ 683
10.8 Linear Power Transmission Elements ............................................................................... 699
10.9 Design Case Study: Increasing Axial Stiffness Through Control .......................................... 739
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